Joy graduated from Appalachian State University with an undergraduate and graduate degree in speech pathology. She worked in CMS as a speech therapist for 9 years. In 2004, she changed her career to work as an exceptional children's teacher. She worked in Cabarrus County schools for 12 years. Joy came to Bradford Prep in 2016 and has worked in lower school as an EC teacher. She has three children and lives in Concord. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.